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Trauma Informed Care with Forensic Nurse Examiners Amy Stier and Sarah Peluso
In 2023, ChristianaCare’s Emergency Departments treated more than 2,000 patients who were victims of violent crimes. In situations like those, a special team of nurses called Forensic Nurse Examiners provide comprehensive, trauma- informed care. In this episode of For the Love of Health, ChristianaCare Forensic Nurse Examiner Coordinator Amy Stier and…
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Strengthening the Core with Brian Catania and Travis Ross
If you’ve been involved in any type of fitness routine, you’ve likely tried exercises that focus on the body’s midsection. Maybe you’ve tried crunches or planks, but have you heard of the Row Dog or the Upside Down Turtle?On this episode of For the Love of Health, ChristianaCare Physical Therapists…
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The Toughest Questions in Health Care: Why Is the Cost of Health Care So Expensive?
If you’ve ever received medical care, you’d likely agree the cost of care can be expensive. According to the National Health Expenditure Accounts, U.S. health care spending grew 4.1% in 2022, reaching $4.5 Trillion.For the fifth episode of our “The Toughest Questions in Health Care” series we’re asking the question,…
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The Science of Sleep with Dr. Shilpa Kauta
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in 3 adults in the United States reported not getting enough rest or sleep every day. Also, an estimated 50 to 70 million Americans have chronic, or ongoing, sleep disorders.Sleep can impact everything from mental and physical health to…
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The Toughest Questions in Health Care: Why Are Residents Burnt Out and What Can Be Done About It?
Residency can be an incredibly stressful part of the medical education experience. In a 2006 study of first-year residents – also called interns – researchers found 4% met criteria for being burnt out at the start of the year. That number was 55% by the end of the year.For the…
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Food is Medicine with Michelle Axe and Rob Gurnee
Food can play a critical role in someone’s health, especially in managing a chronic illness. One approach is helping patients eat better and stay healthier, and it’s a concept called Food is Medicine. The Food is Medicine program at ChristianaCare is called the Delaware Food Farmacy, and it is changing the…
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The Toughest Questions in Health Care: Why Can Emergency Department Wait Times Be So Long?
Lengthy emergency department wait times are nothing new. This has been a national issue since the 1980s. It’s a challenge for every health system – a challenge with no easy solutions. ChristianaCare is home to America’s 15th busiest ED, and in the third installment of our year-long series, “The Toughest…
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Saving Seconds and Reducing Door to Needle Time with Dr. Kim Gannon
Every minute that a brain is not getting blood flow during a stroke millions of neurons are dying. So, every minute, every second counts when treating a stroke patient.That is why ChristianaCare’s stroke team has been on a multi-year journey of exploring every element, every step of the initial treatment…
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The Toughest Questions in Health Care: “How Do We Use and Protect Patient Data?” with Dr. Ed Ewen and Anahi Santiago
Health care providers have a lot of information on their patients – medical histories, demographics, identity and financial data. That means those providers have a responsibility to appropriately use and protect patient data.In the second installment of our year-long series, “The Toughest Questions in Health Care,” Dr. Ed Ewen, Director…
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A Comprehensive Approach to Weight Loss with Dr. Caitlin Halbert and Dr. Lisa Breslow
According to the World Health Organization, worldwide obesity has nearly tripled since 1975. Obesity is a serious and chronic health condition. Weight management can be complicated. It’s not always just about willpower and poor food choices.This week Drs. Caitlin Halbert and Lisa Breslow join us for a frank and enlightening…